Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Four weeks or less

Today I am 30 weeks and 1 day!! Big accomplishment. :) We are very excited about how far we have come, but pray we can make it a few more weeks. My appointment lat Monday went well and there was really no change to report, but last Wednesday I began relapsing with the respiratory infection and by Friday definitely knew I had to see the doctor. After a few tests it was determined I had bronchitis and a sinus infection. Neither of those surprised me. They gave me more medicine...not overly fond of taking medicine, but I knew if I didn't I would end up with pneumonia and then I would really be in trouble. Since Friday I have been feeling better, not great, but better. I am learning the art of sleeping sitting up. I literally have to stand up to switch sides in the bed. I will never take being able to roll over for granted again!! I woke up this morning feeling especially light headed and dizzy. It really was strange. We went to the doctor where I get monitored first. The babies' activity and my stats looked good. No real answer for shortness of breath or feeling woozy. They did a growth ultra sound today which We were excited about. Ethan is weighing about 3 pounds 3 oz.; Gabe is about 2 pounds 13 oz. Caroline was laying in an awkward position that made her difficult to measure. They measured her at about 3 pounds 13 oz., but she is probably not quite that big. Either way, very happy at their weight gain. When I talked to the doctor she seems concerned that my respiratory situation is not better than what it is. She is happy with babies' growth and weight gain. The doctors in the group are having a meeting tomorrow to discuss "complicated patients," which I guess includes me. :) Ideally, she wants me to make it to at least 32 weeks. Ideally, I would like to make it to at least 34 weeks. My stomach is measuring between 42-44 weeks. She is supposed to call me later this week and tell me what they are all thinking. Please say a prayer they let me keep going until 34 weeks. I know two weeks may not seem like a lot, but every day right now is better for them. Even if she has to monitor me in the hospital for a couple of weeks, I'd rather they do that than take them earlier than absolutely necessary. I am so thankful God has brought us this far and pray He will let us go a few more weeks. Keep us close in prayers as we get very close to the big day. We will know more of a plan in the next couple of days. It is hard to believe that we are already at the end of this journey and about to begin another. Love!

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